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BrownTown3

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A 70-year-old patient with lung cancer is receiving transdermal doses of a narcotic analgesic. Which of the following nursing interventions can minimize any gastrointestinal (GI) issues?
 
  A) Monitor the patient's respirations
  B) Monitor the drug's sedative effects
  C) Start at the lowest dosage of medication
  D) Start the patient on a bowel regimen

Question 2

The nurse prepares to give a presentation on the pathology of caries to a group of seniors.
 
  Which of the following rationales is correct when understanding why today's elders had a greater risk of caries when they were young than today's children and young adults? A) Poor diet
  B) Age-related changes
  C) Lack of fluoride in the water
  D) Lack of knowledge regarding oral hygiene


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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One of the most common side effects of opioid administration is constipation, which could be prevented by implementing a bowel protocol. Although monitoring respirations and sedative effects as well as starting at the lowest dose are important, these actions do not minimize GI issues.

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Fluoride in the water, combined with good dental hygiene, has greatly affected the younger generation. Each generation is at risk for poor diet, or lack of knowledge, the older adults no more than today's children and young adults. Age-related changes do not predispose older people to caries.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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